As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box Eight thousand, two-hundred and twenty-two (8,222). Is there a more absurd number? Yet there it is. Immortalized on the centerfield wall at Innovative Field where the Rochester Red Wings play their baseball games. Along with Joe Altobelli's number 26 and Luke Easter's 36, they are the three most important numbers in the … [Read more...] about Pucko: Remembering Ed Blasko
Pucko: Recalling the Rhinos Heyday
As originally aired on the Rochester Press Box It was one of the greatest achievements in Rochester professional sports history. On a Monday night, September 13, 1999, the Raging Rhinos soccer team won the US Open Cup. It was a first. And quite possibly, a last. The US Open Cup competition has been in existence since 1913. It's literally an open … [Read more...] about Pucko: Recalling the Rhinos Heyday
Pucko: Spoiling the Games
As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box Gambling is ruining sports. Not an any moralistic way. It's actually making them less fun. Syndicated sportscaster Dan Patrick said some interesting things this week. In his youth, he used to wager a lot of money on sports through a bookie. It wasn't legal then kids. And he said he couldn't watch … [Read more...] about Pucko: Spoiling the Games
Pucko: Values On A Sliding Scale
As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box Moral dilemmas. How we define our values. How we are perceived. The Buffalo Bills figure to do some soul searching soon. In some well-appointed back room meeting place, the process has probably already begun. What to do with Von Miller. Last week, the Buffalo linebacker turned himself into … [Read more...] about Pucko: Values On A Sliding Scale
Pucko: They’re Not Horrible
As originally aired on the The Rochester Press Box Call watching the Buffalo Bills play week to week whatever you want. It has been difficult. To review... Week One. Buffalo loses to the Jets on an overtime punt return for a touchdown. The Bills led by 10 at the half. Week Seven. Buffalo surrenders a 75-yard drive and loses to New England after Josh … [Read more...] about Pucko: They’re Not Horrible